Was there a burning desire for a sequel to Magic
Mike? Probably not. But, it did take in $113.7 million in its
theatrical run during the summer of 2012, it is the sort of film that can be
made on the cheap (by “Hollywood” studio standards) and it can be slotted in
just about anywhere.
The cheap part and the ability to “program” it during minor
soft spots in the summer release calendar are the important factors in Warner’s
decision making process. Thus, former
AD-turn-producer Gregory Jacobs got the greenlight to direct the sequel, Magic
Mike XXL (he also produced the original) and the result was a tasty
$65.6 million in ticket sales (reported budget was $12 million).
This past week Warner Bros. Home Entertainment announced
that this summer “programmer” will be making its DVD and Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack
debut on Oct. 6. The ARR for that date
is an industry standard 116 days.
Plot? Don’t worry
about plot. Channing Tatum is back and
that’s all that counts.
Bonus features include a pair of featurettes — “The Moves of
Magic Mike XXL” and “Georgia.”
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